U.S. factory activity rises slightly in July: Markit

August 3, 2015 1:49 PM

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NEW YORK, Growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector edged up in July, according to an industry report released on Monday.

Financial data firm Markit said its final U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 53.8 in July, up slightly from 53.6 in June, which was its lowest level since October 2013. The July level was unchanged from a preliminary reading.